All articles tagged with #disasters
A deadly explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi's Qinyuan County on May 23, 2026 prompted rescue efforts and highlighted ongoing safety challenges in China's coal mining industry amid a spate of major accidents.
More than 200 people died when a landslide triggered by heavy rains struck the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The site, controlled by the AFC/M23 rebel group, has had protective measures discouraged amid security concerns; around 70 of the dead were children, and many injured were evacuated to Goma. Rubaya accounts for about 15% of the world’s coltan, a key metal for electronics, and the disaster follows a similar fatal incident at the site last month.
New York City is bracing for a weekend storm forecast to drop 12–20 inches (potentially 24+), with a blizzard warning—the first since 2017—while the piece recalls the five largest NYC snowstorms since 1869: 2016’s 27.5 inches; 2006’s 26.9 inches; 1947’s 26.4 inches; 1888’s 21 inches; and 2010’s 20.9 inches, noting mass outages, travel disruptions, and fatalities in several storms.
Seven Chinese tourists were found dead after a tour bus plunged through the ice on Russia's Lake Baikal in Siberia; one passenger escaped, a criminal case was opened, and rescuers planned diving operations at about 18 meters depth.
A global photo gallery recaps last week’s major events, from Israeli air strikes in Gaza and casualties in Ukraine to protests, political developments, and disasters across continents, illustrating the human impact of ongoing conflicts and crises.
An explosion at Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas left at least one dead and 14 injured, with authorities saying the cause is under investigation; Iranian media provided few details and Tasnim rejected social-media claims that a Revolutionary Guard commander was targeted. Separately, four people were killed in a gas blast in Ahvaz, and the incident comes amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions and ongoing unrest in the country.
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family died in a small plane crash in North Carolina, adding to a long history of aviation tragedies involving athletes across various sports, highlighting the risks associated with private flying.
Following a major earthquake in northern Japan, fake news and AI-generated videos spread rapidly on social media, often exploiting public anxiety and seeking attention or profit. Authorities warn against unverified information and advise relying on trusted sources to prevent misinformation from affecting disaster response and socio-economic stability.
Home insurance in the U.S. is becoming less affordable and less available due to rising disaster costs, climate change, and insurers pulling back from high-risk areas, impacting communities nationwide and prompting efforts to improve resilience and risk assessment.
The first half of 2025 was the most costly on record for US climate-related disasters, totaling $101 billion, driven mainly by wildfires in Los Angeles and severe storms, highlighting the increasing impact of climate change and the effects of policy changes on disaster response capabilities.
The article humorously recounts 18 unfortunate and comically disastrous incidents experienced by different people, highlighting their misadventures and the unexpected outcomes of seemingly harmless situations.
The article shares a personal account of wisdom teeth removal, highlighting the pain and challenges faced during the procedure and recovery, and emphasizing the severity of such dental disasters.
A UN official warns that conflicts, natural disasters, and significant cuts in international aid are creating a 'perfect storm' leading to severe food shortages and increased suffering among the world's most vulnerable populations, with regions like Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Gaza being heavily impacted, and highlights the urgent need for new funding sources and increased efficiency in aid efforts.
The article highlights some of the biggest 'fuck around and find out' moments in history, including notable incidents like Timothy Treadwell's bear encounters, WWI, the demon core accident, the Titanic sinking, and business failures like Blockbuster's rejection of Netflix, illustrating how hubris and misjudgments have led to significant consequences.
The article highlights the severe crises in Sudan and Afghanistan, including a deadly landslide in Darfur and recent earthquakes, amidst a global decline in support for refugees and humanitarian aid, with thousands of deaths and difficult access for relief efforts.